Disney World Theft Documentary Stolen Kingdom Gets International Rights Deal After Toronto Screening
The Stolen Kingdom documentary is reaching a wider market after screening in Toronto earlier this year. BayView Entertainment has acquired international rights to Joshua Bailey’s feature about stolen Walt Disney World props and a missing animatronic.
The company plans to bring the film to buyers at MIPCOM in Cannes, France, from October 12 to 15. The deal follows a festival run, theatrical dates across North America and a digital release.
Toronto has its own connection to the story. The film played Paradise Theatre in July, and one of its executive producers works from the city.
Quick details
- Film: Stolen Kingdom, a 74-minute documentary
- Director: Joshua Bailey
- Co-writer: Matthew Serrano
- North American distributor: Antenna Releasing
- International rights: BayView Entertainment
- Next industry market: MIPCOM, October 12–15, 2026, Cannes, France
What Happened To Buzzy At Epcot?
Buzzy once appeared in Cranium Command, an attraction inside Epcot’s former Wonders of Life pavilion. The ride closed in 2007, but its Audio-Animatronic character remained a point of interest for park history fans.
In 2018, Buzzy’s clothing and accessories disappeared. Months later, the animatronic itself went missing, turning an obscure part of Disney park history into a reported theft case.
The documentary follows more than the disappearance. Bailey traces earlier pranks, unauthorized visits to off-limits attractions and the market for park objects that never reached souvenir shelves.
Interviews with people connected to the park’s underground community show different motives, from documenting closed attractions to profiting from collectable props. The film keeps the central question open: who took Buzzy?
The case gives the film a true-crime angle, but the wider story concerns ownership, nostalgia and access. It examines the line between preserving ride history and taking property that belongs to someone else.
The Film Already Made a Stop In Toronto
Stolen Kingdom played at Paradise Theatre on July 29, 2026, during a Canadian run that also reached Vancouver, Calgary and Montréal. The Toronto screening is now in the past; the new announcement does not include another local date.
The production has another Canadian connection through executive producer Jake Williams, a Toronto-based filmmaker and YouTube creator. His online work covers abandoned sites and other overlooked stories, according to the film’s official credits.
That connection adds a local angle to a film set around an American theme park. For Toronto audiences, the main question now is where they can watch it.
From Festival Screenings To Digital Release
Bailey’s debut feature premiered at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in February 2025. The film later appeared at Slamdance, IFFBoston, the Florida Film Festival and the Sidewalk Film Festival.
BayView says the documentary went on to more than 150 theatrical screenings across the United States and Canada. Its press materials identify Disney fans, true-crime viewers and urban exploration followers as the film’s main audiences.
Bailey co-wrote the documentary with Matthew Serrano, who is associated with the theme park history channel Defunctland. Their approach connects the Buzzy case with years of rule-breaking and collecting around the resort.
The film has already reached audiences through cinemas and digital storefronts. Its latest deal concerns the next stage of distribution, rather than the film’s first public release.
What BayView’s International Deal Means
BayView now holds international rights and plans to pitch the film at MIPCOM, a trade market for television and film buyers. The 2026 event runs from October 12 to 15 in Cannes.
Antenna Releasing continues to handle North American distribution. The acquisition does not automatically place the documentary on new streaming services or confirm cinema dates in other countries.
For viewers unfamiliar with the closed Epcot attraction, the story still has a clear true-crime premise. A missing character opens the door to questions about collecting, trespassing and the resale of park property.
The October 9 announcement did not identify new international broadcasters, platforms or release dates. Those details would depend on further agreements with buyers.
How To Watch Stolen Kingdom
Antenna Releasing’s film page lists digital rental and purchase options, including Apple TV and Prime Video. Canadian storefront choices and prices can vary, so check your regional listing before paying.
The official Stolen Kingdom website has a trailer and information about the filmmakers. Paradise Theatre currently lists no upcoming showtime for the documentary.
For viewers in Toronto, the North American distributor’s links are the best starting point. Elsewhere, the next update will be any confirmed release agreements following MIPCOM.
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